Study of Half-Length Figure with Pole [verso]

1849

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Associated Names
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Artist, American, born Germany, 1816 - 1868

The image shows a pencil sketch of a person's upper body. The individual is leaning forward and appears to be engaging in an activity such as swinging or striking with an elongated tool. Their facial features are lightly outlined, and they have short hair or a tied headband. The attire is simple with long sleeves. The background is plain paper with faint pencil marks.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The artwork is a study sketch showing a partial view of a man's head and shoulders in the upper right section. The man's face is detailed, with strong, defined features, and he is wearing a large, textured hat. Below the head, there is a faint, less detailed sketch of several figures in a boat. The background is plain, and the sketch is done on a light-colored paper with some visible wear and discoloration. There is a signature and some writing on the right side of the paper.

Studies for "Washington Crossing the Delaware" [recto]

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

1849

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996], by 1976; acquired 1983 by the National Gallery of Art

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Wikidata ID

Q64559323

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